cap_ironman bookclub, anyone?

[garrideb.livejournal.com]

Reading comics is awesome. Discussing comics is awesome. In an effort to combine the two, I'm going to lead a cap_ironman bookclub.

I've picked the first story arc of Avengers volume three, which is the first three issues of that volume. They are collected in a trade called Avengers Assemble. Check to see if your local library has it, or swing by your comic book shop. If you can't get your hands on a copy, don't despair! I'll be posting the scans on my journal.

Why this story? It's the first Avengers story after Heroes Reborn, so it's a great reintroduction to many Avengers. The art and storytelling are quality, and there are some pretty slashy Steve/Tony moments!

I'm going to split the story into four parts:
Monday, Feb 21: Issue 1, first half (the first issue is double-sized.)
Thursday, Feb 24: issue 1, second half
Monday, Feb 28: issue 2
Thursday, March 3: issue 3

This way I won't break the community spamming rules, and we'll all get a chance to read and discuss before the next part goes up. Because of the scans, the posts will be locked to community members.

Let me know if there are any problems or suggestions. I'm trying to get a feel for what works the best!

Comments

[harmonyangel.livejournal.com]

Yay! You know I'm in. (I assume those January dates are supposed to be February, though?)

[garrideb.livejournal.com]

Yay! I'm looking forward to talking about one of my favorite Avenger runs.
What January dates? *innocent whistle*

[harmonyangel.livejournal.com]

Clearly they were figments of my imagination! ;)

[arysteia.livejournal.com]

Excellent. I'm in.

[garrideb.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear it!

[misswalstra.livejournal.com]

Sounds awesome! I will try to participate, though I am a dedicated lurker...

[garrideb.livejournal.com]

I hope you participate! I know I sometimes fall into lurker mode because I'm not much of a fanartist or fanfic writer, and I don't feel like I have much to contribute. But discussion is great because every point of view is valuable, so I do have something to contribute. Might not apply to you, but it's one of the reasons I'm doing this.

(Awesome icon, by the way)

[misswalstra.livejournal.com]

I'll stretch my contributing muscles, see what happens!

(thanks! inspired by the good people in this thread: http://tinyurl.com/6gwz475)

[ellex42.livejournal.com]

Yes please! I'm really enjoying this new fandom. I've never been able to afford to indulge a liking for comics before (yay for my new job), and you lot have been enabling me like mad. I'd very much like to talk about the things I've been reading.

[garrideb.livejournal.com]

Jobs are useful for maintaining that comic habit, aren't they? I'm also lucky to have a nearby library with a huge comic/graphic novel collection.

I'm glad you're enjoying this fandom. I might be biased but I like it too. ;-)

[ellex42.livejournal.com]

Happily, my new job pays quite well indeed, and my local library system is pretty well stocked. It's nice to indulge myself - I work hard for the privilege!

[jane-says.livejournal.com]

I'm all over this.

I haven't delved into that era of the Avengers in years so I'm looking forward to this.

[garrideb.livejournal.com]

If you like awesome things you'll like this era. Glad to have you onboard!

[marinarusalka.livejournal.com]

I'm in! *clutches newly purchased TPB in hot little hand*

[garrideb.livejournal.com]

Wow, one of us had really good timing!

[elspethdixon.livejournal.com]

Yay volume three (I'm now racking my brain to remember if this section of the v3 run includes the "two Hanks" storyline -- sadly, I don't think so, but it does have that awesome issue with the accountants).

[garrideb.livejournal.com]

My first first thought was that it at least introduces that storyline... but now I'm not sure. I do love the issue where Jan and the two Hanks work it out. And the accountants issue!

[elspethdixon.livejournal.com]

"Lo, there shall come an accounting" is probably one of my favorite comics issues of all time. I can never decide whether Steve interview where he saved the receipts (because he's Steve) or Beast's interview where he explains why he was flying the quinjet with his feet is better.

[garrideb.livejournal.com]

I do love the accounting issue (Cap's like my mom when it comes to saving receipts) but I think my favorite filler issue for the Busiek run is the one where Jarvis is writing a letter to Black Widow to let her know that he understands why she disbanded the Avengers. I think maybe I didn't care for the art too much (It's been awhile, I need to reread it) but I remember it made me love Jarvis so much, and I already loved him tons.

[popsongnation.livejournal.com]

Absolutely in! Excuse to buy a tpb and come out of lurking? awesome1

[fanfic-addict01.livejournal.com]

awesome! I will pick this one up. I'm actually heading out to try 3 new comic stores in the next couple of days.

[garrideb.livejournal.com]

Wow, that's cool that you have three comic stores to choose from!

[fanfic-addict01.livejournal.com]

Actually I only go to one of four but I'm trying to branch out.

[garrideb.livejournal.com]

Sweet! See you there!

[ollee.livejournal.com]

I'm in. I'm Super-Lurker. :)

[garrideb.livejournal.com]

Even Super-Lurker is defenseless against my anti-lurk ray! Mine is an evil laugh!

[vulpesvortex.livejournal.com]

This looks awesome. I'll probably dependant upon your scans, seeing as the sucky Dutch libraries don't have Avengers comics, but this looks too good to pass up.

[garrideb.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you're participating! You might've already noticed, but I put the scans up. You can read them here (http://garrideb.livejournal.com/20914.html).

[vulpesvortex.livejournal.com]

Thanks. :D

[fanfic-addict01.livejournal.com]

I went to all four comic stores around here and nobody had this one so I'll join in on next months. sorry everyone!

[garrideb.livejournal.com]

Hey, don't give up hope yet! I put up scans here (http://garrideb.livejournal.com/20914.html). As long as you don't have dial-up, you should be fine. I know that not everyone can get their hands on the book right away, and I don't want to leave anyone out.

[polaris-starz.livejournal.com]

If anyone needs these issues, they can PM me; I have digital copies.

... which means I have no excuse not to participate. I will try to say intelligent things!